How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make in New Jersey?
$75,080a year
Median yearly pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers in New Jersey. That is $36.10 an hour or $6,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.10
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $75,080Highest 10%: $118,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $53,680 | $25.81 | |
| Median | $75,080 | $36.10 | |
| 75th | $115,300 | $55.42 | |
| 90th | $118,200 | $56.83 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $71,320 |
| Allentown, PA | $61,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,280 |
| Trenton, NJ | $53,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drywall and ceiling tile installers.
| 1. Hawaii | $104,800 |
| 2. New Jersey | $75,080 |
| 3. Alaska | $73,690 |
| 4. Oregon | $73,530 |
| 5. Washington | $73,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drywall and ceiling tile installer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $36.10 ($75,080 a year).
Do drywall and ceiling tile installers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $75,080 against $58,930 nationally, 27% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for drywall and ceiling tile installer pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays drywall and ceiling tile installers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $71,320 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.